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Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83.

Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner that Rose died Monday. Wheatley said his cause and manner of death had not yet been determined.

For fans who came of age in the 1960s and ‘70s, no player was more exciting than the Cincinnati Reds’ No. 14, “Charlie Hustle,” the brash superstar with the shaggy hair, puggish nose and muscular forearms. At the dawn of artificial surfaces, divisional play and free agency, Rose was old school, a conscious throwback to baseball’s early days. Millions could never forget him crouched and scowling at the plate, running full speed to first even after drawing a walk, or sprinting for the...

Well, he certainly has a type. Brad Pitt has been socializing all over New York City with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon. The 60-year-old movie star, who usually donned simple button-ups and basic pants throughout his acting career, has been gradually stepping up his fashion game. Has de Ramon been a positive influence on the star?

Brad Pitt is looking fine in NYC Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon on September 10, 2024 in NYC | Gotham/Gc Images

The gorgeous couple made their red carpet debut at the Wolfs premiere during the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Although Pitt and de Ramon have dated since 2022, they’d kept things quite private until then. Fans have scrambled to learn more about the 31-year-old jewelry designer and how she connected with Pitt (they met through a mutual friend in late 2022). One thing we do know, the Fury star has elevated his style game.

Brad Pitt and...

Blake Lively received harsh criticism for how she promoted It Ends With Us. During interviews, the actor swerved around the film’s difficult subject matter. And she had alleged on-screen tension with co-star Justin Baldoni. Recently, she spent time with Taylor Swift in Rhode Island as she might be worried about the state of her Hollywood career.

Taylor Swift spent time with Blake Lively and other celebrities after finishing the European leg of ‘The Eras Tour’

Taylor Swift just finished her lengthy European leg of “The Eras Tour” and reportedly took time to celebrate in Rhode Island. In late August 2024, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes, and Bradley Cooper (without girlfriend Gigi Hadid) joined Swift to party at her $17 million northeastern property.

Travis Kelce joined the party as well, of course. Kelce and Swift had to spend a lot of time...

The Equalizer reboot surprised critics with its runaway success, becoming a mainstay for CBS after first premiering in February 2021. With Queen Latifah leading the cast, the dynamic rapper/singer/actor has carried the ‘80s crime series reimagined. Alongside and often at odds with Latifah’s Robyn McCall is Tory Kittles’ Marcus Dante. Viewers have loved seeing their relationship turn romantic. Now, they’re receiving Season 5 clues as filming commences in NYC.

[Spoiler alert: The Equalizer Season 4 finale spoilers ahead.]

Tory Kittles and Queen Latifah film a scene for ‘The Equalizer’ | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images

After Marcus kisses Robyn in Season 4, Episode 9, the former CIA operative and NYPD detective face a crossroads in their relationship. Captain Watkins offers Marcus a transfer to California to join a Federal Task Force targeting child predators. The promotion has strings attached; if he turns it down, Marcus must spend the rest of his career doing deskwork.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are under the spotlight due to their alleged feud following the filming of It Ends With Us. The film, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, brought Baldoni, the director and actor, and Lively together on set. Unfortunately, rumors suggest Lively had an uncomfortable time filming with Baldoni. And when Baldoni was asked about his “favorite experience” from filming, it had nothing to do with Lively.

Justin Baldoni explained his favorite experience filming ‘It Ends With Us,’ and it didn’t include Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni directed and acted in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us. Baldoni plays Ryle Kincaid, and his character falls in love with Blake Lively’s character, Lily Bloom. Unfortunately, their relationship turns abusive.

Baldoni and Lively have seemed to actively avoid each other when promoting the movie. They didn’t take photos together on the red carpet,...

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are at the center of controversy surrounding the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s hit novel, It Ends With Us. Baldoni directed and co-starred in the film, and several insiders claim that he had difficulty working with Lively. Here’s what he said about the “tension” he experienced while filming that caused him to “leave the set.”

Justin Baldoni said filming ‘It Ends With Us’ was so tense that he had to periodically ‘leave the set’

After filming It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively might be at odds. The actors co-starred in the intense film that centers on themes of domestic violence. They didn’t promote the film together, nor did they take any photos together while on the red carpet. Some insiders alleged that Lively felt uncomfortable filming with Baldoni because she felt “fat-shamed” by him asking about her weight before...

Law & Order Svu star Mariska Hargitay has been a part of the show ever since its inception. But because she’d had such a long career, there have been a few times where Hargitay came close to leaving the show. And perhaps she came closest after becoming a mother.

Mariska Hargitay didn’t want to leave her son’s side for ‘Law & Order Svu’ Mariska Hargitay | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images

Hargitay’s almost perfect attendance record on Svu was disrupted after the actor went on maternity leave. The actor was expecting her and husband Peter Hermann’s first child, August, in 2006. Before his birth, Hargitay was deep in her work as detective Olivia Benson. To accommodate Hargitay’s pregnancy, she was written out of the show for a few episodes.

According to a post she wrote online, however, Hargitay might’ve been willing to work some days while pregnant if the showrunners allowed it.

If I could, I would most likely raid Sarah Jessica Parker’s shoe collection. I would specifically look into her Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw’s closet, whose shoe selections have captivated me since the early aughts.

Bradshaw is set to make a huge comeback for the third season of And Just Like That…, the Sex and the City sequel. And this upcoming season, she is offering a ton of fresh and iconic pairs!

In the past seasons, Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw sported her favorite shoe label, Manolo Blahnik, some Christian Louboutins, Aquazzura heels, and several pairs from her footwear line, Sjp, which were later made available to the public.

Filming is underway for Season 3 of the HBO Max series, due to premiere in 2025. But for those like me who can’t wait to see the chic shoes Parker has been filming in, here is a list of...

Law & Order Svu star had plenty of emotional moments on the show. But she once took up a new job on the set behind the scenes. And it left Hargitay beyond stressed every time.

How Mariska Hargitay felt picking up this challenging new job on ‘Law & Order’ Mariska Hargitay | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images

Hargitay doesn’t just act in Law & Order anymore. Over the years, she’s had a hand in developing the show behind the scenes as well. Both as a producer and a director. She shot her first Svu episode, “Criminal Stories”, in 2014. Since then, she’s returned to the director’s chair eight more times over the course of the show.

Speaking on the Squadroom podcast, Hargitay reflected on her new Svu role as a director.

“What I’ve learned now, one of the most important parts of directing is prep. It’s when so...

And Just Like That…, the Sex and the City reboot opened with the devasting death of Carrie Bradshaw’s big love, John James Preston. His funeral was featured in the raw and emotionally charged first season. While season 2 was much more upbeat and hopeful, viewers are in for another emotional moment when season 3 finally premieres. Another funeral appears to be in the cards, although we still don’t know who could have died this time.

An ‘And Just Like That…’ season 3 casting call looks for mourners

Two weeks ago, a Reddit user shared a casting call they came across. The casting call for And Just Like That… sought background actors to serve as mourners. In the short ad, the production team sought actors to play artists, politicians, and theater people.

Nicole Ari Parker | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images

Clearly, someone will die in season 3 of the iconic reboot. The casting...

When the cast of And Just Like That… returned to the set to film season 3 in May, the group seemed smaller. Ahead of filming, both Sara Ramirez and Karen Pittman left the series. The cast isn’t staying smaller, though. Three new guest stars have been announced, and two recurring characters will play a much larger role when season 3 finally premieres.

‘And Just Like That…’ adds three new guest stars to its cast

The cast of And Just Like That… is growing by three. While Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis have been busy filming for over a month, new cast additions are still trickling out. Back in May, we learned that Rosie O’Donnell would appear in the series. Jenifer Lewis and Charisma Carpenter were spotted on the set earlier this month. While the production team hasn’t confirmed Lewis or Carpenter’s involvement, they have released details...

And Just Like That… Season 3 is in production. While the cast and crew are keeping the season’s storylines under wraps, it’s nearly impossible for guest stars and new additions to the cast to stay secret for long. Because the series is filmed on the streets of New York City, viewers are kept in the loop about casting rumors. So far, we’ve learned of a few new castings. More are sure to pop up as filming progresses.

Rosie O’Donnell announced her involvement in May

Rosie O’Donnell is involved with And Just Like That… Season 3. The actor and TV personality announced her involvement via Instagram in May by sharing a snapshot of her script. According to her post, O’Donnell will play a character named Mary. She will appear in at least the first episode of the season.

O’Donnell was spotted in late May in Times Square filming scenes with Cynthia Nixon,...

Carrie Bradshaw might have had two great loves during the run of Sex and the City, but she also had a host of dates and short relationships. Some of her one-off dates were more memorable than others. While the reboot has focused on her two great loves, fans have been clamoring to see cameos from some of her former lovers. Fans hoped to catch up with her high school love, Jeremy and some fans have been itching to see Jack Berger run into Carrie. A few actors who played some of her more interesting romantic interests have shared their willingness to reprise their roles in And Just Like That… season 3. The actor who played Ray “Jazz Man” King is totally willing to appear in the reboot. So, will it happen?

Who was Carrie Bradshaw’s season 4 love interest, “Jazz Man?”

In season 4 of Sex and the City, Carrie Bradshaw dated Ray King,...

Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay hasn’t only been the star of the show. She’s also directed quite a few episodes herself. One actor recently commented on what he thought about Hargitay’s directorial skills.

Kevin Kane on Mariska Hargitay as a director Mariska Hargitay and Kevin Kane | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images

Kane has been a recurring character in Law & Order Svu. He’s known now on the show as detective Terry Bruno. But this wasn’t the first time Kane appeared in Svu, as he’s played a variety of characters over the years. In an interview with Collider, Kane recently revealed what it was like becoming a permanent part of Svu history.

“It felt amazing and really unexpected,” Kane said. “I had done an episode that Mariska directed a few years before, and I was prepping our series Life & Beth. I was on a director scout in New Orleans,...

Olivia Benson to the rescue! Mariska Hargitay isn’t a real-life cop, but that didn’t stop her from stepping into protector mode when a little girl needed help. The Law & Order: Svu star was filming an episode of the popular NBC drama in a New York City park when a child who’d been separated from her mother mistook her for an actual police officer.

Hargitay apparently didn’t miss a beat when the girl approached her, according to reports. She swiftly paused filming to help the child find her mom, with whom she was soon reunited.

Mariska Hargitay is seen taking a break from filming ‘Law and Order: Svu’ help a child at the Fort Tryon Playground on April 10, 2024 in New York City | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images

Hargitay, 60, was filming a scene for Law & Order: Svu Season 25 in Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Playground on April...

Chicago Fire isn’t going anywhere at NBC. The network has renewed the Dick Wolf drama for a 13th season. The other One Chicago shows, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D., are also due to return.

‘Chicago Fire’ renewed for season 13 [L-r] Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd, David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann in ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 12 | Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC

NBC has ordered Chicago Fire Season 13 for the 2024-25 broadcast season, the network announced on March 21.

Chicago Fire, which premiered in 2012, is one of the most-watched primetime shows on TV, averaging 12.6 million viewers.

A premiere date for season 13 hasn’t been announced. Fans will surely have their fingers crossed that they won’t have to endure the extra-long wait that happened ahead of season 12, which was delayed because of the Hollywood strikes.

‘Chicago Med’ and ‘Chicago P.D.’ will also return to NBC

NBC will be...

Jenny McCarthy is everywhere right now. With so many irons in the fire, the 51-year-old is promoting The Masked Singer and living her best life, looking as radiant as ever. See what this multitalented model, mom, and media star is up to these days.

Jenny McCarthy is seen outside ‘Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen’ on March 13, 2024 in New York City | Raymond Hall/Gc Images

McCarthy is popping up all over NYC as she promotes Season 11 of The Masked Singer. She joined Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live in a chic black dress with sheer lacy panels.

Now in her fifties, the 1994 Playboy Playmate of the Year is surprising fans with her slim, youthful appearance. How does McCarthy do it? There might be several methods behind her gorgeous glow.

Jenny McCarthy is seen outside “Watch What Happens Live” on March 13, 2024 in New York City | Raymond Hall/Gc Images...

Cher‘s appearance at the annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center event is a hotly anticipated event. This annual New York City holiday tradition is a sign the holiday season has begun. This year’s celebration includes some of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars, including the multi-hyphenate. Is this her first time lighting up the stage?

Cher will celebrate her first-holiday album at the Rockefeller Center Christmas event

Cher has been a leading face in the entertainment industry for over six decades. But it is her first time appearing at the Christmas in Rockefeller Center event. The tree lighting is the unofficial start of the holiday season in New York City.

The multi-hyphenate will appear within the ceremony’s two-hour block. However, it has not yet been revealed when she will perform.

Cher will likely sing her holiday hit, “DJ Play a Christmas Song.” She first performed the song during...

The Blue Bloods cast is back at work. Danny Reagan actor Donnie Wahlberg recently shared an update from the set of the CBS series, which is heading into its 14th and final season.

Donnie Wahlberg heads back to work on ‘Blue Bloods’ Marisa Ramirez and Donnie Wahlberg are seen on the set of ‘Blue Bloods’ on Nov. 27, 2023, in New York City | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images

In a typical year, Wahlberg and his fellow Blue Bloods actors would have been back at work months ago on new episodes of the cop drama. But the months-long writers’ and actors’ strikes delayed production on season 14. Now, with the labor disputes finally resolved, the show’s stars are beginning work on the final 18 episodes. On Nov. 27, Wahlberg shared a brief update from set confirming that production was underway.

“Happy Monday! Reagan & Baez are back on the set! Let’s go,” he captioned the...

In June, Avatar fans learned that while they’ll get the chance to return to Pandora with Avatar 3, the wait will be longer than anticipated. Initially, the film was set to release in 2024, with two additional films slated for 2026 and 2028. Now, everything has been pushed back. Avatar 3 will be released in December 2025, and the other films won’t see the big screen until 2028 and 2031, respectively. So, what is the big hold-up? Filming isn’t the issue; most of Avatar 3 has already been filmed.

How much of ‘Avatar 3’ is already filmed?

Avatar 3 won’t be in theatres until December 2025, but the project is almost complete. At the very least, filming for the movie is just about done. In December 2022, producer Jon Landau sat down with Collider to discuss the series. He revealed that 95% of the third flick had already been filmed. By now, the final 5% has been captured,...

The fashion that is seen on Sex and the City still holds up today. The series began airing on HBO back in 1998. The series followed writer Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) as she and her friends navigated their lives as women working and trying to find love in New York City. Fashion was one of the major themes on the show, especially when it came to Carrie.

Here’s how many shoes the character owned in the series.

Sarah Jessica Parker is seen on the set of “And Just Like That…” | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images Carrie Bradshaw spent a lot of money on fashion in ‘Sex and the City’

When it came to funding her lifestyle, one of the main things that Carrie never scrimped on was her fashion. She was always dressed lushly and she was once even shamed by a friend who lost her shoes at her baby shower.

For fans of And Just Like That and Sex and the City, an important question has finally been answered. Aidan Shaw will, in fact, be featured in the second season of And Just Like That.

But before you get excited about a possible reconnection with Carrie, note that a popular fan theory indicates that Aidan may only be on the show briefly. His return may be more of a guest appearance than a permanent status.

Confirmed: Aidan Shaw will be back soon

There was always speculation that Aidan would be returning to the series. But actor John Corbett either made jokes about the rumor or was vague. And it may not have been in the original plans. But recently, fans were treated to social media photos of Carrie and Aidan walking together, holding hands, and even sharing a kiss. This indicates that their on-again, off-again romance may be back on.

Since its premiere in 2010, Blue Bloods has become one of CBS’s most consistent performers. Just as the cast of the show have come to view each other as family, fans have come to love their weekly visits with the Reagan family. Of course, the vibrant New York City setting certainly helps matters. But do any members of the Reagan family actually live in the epicenter of Manhattan?

‘Blue Bloods’ features an incredible ensemble cast View of the clapper at the set of “Blue Bloods” I Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images

When Blue Bloods began, perhaps the biggest selling point was the involvement of Tom Selleck. The actor has been a television icon for decades, including his eight-season run on Magnum, P.I. On Blue Bloods, he plays New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan, who lives and works in New York City alongside most of his closest family members.

Sarah Jessica Parker and John Corbett made waves last week when the official And Just Like That… Instagram account posted photos of the duo, as Carrie Bradshaw and Aidan Shaw, walking down a New York City street holding hands. Some fans were skeptical that the famed Sex and the City couple were reuniting. After all, it is a pretty big plot point to drop on fans months before season 2 of the reboot hits HBO Max. Theories that the show’s Instagram account was trolling fans flooded onto social media. Now, Corbett and Parker were spotted working together again, and, by the looks of it, romance really could be in the air.

Shh. Don’t tell anyone. pic.twitter.com/iiBnT1BXDa

— And Just Like That… (@AndJustLikeThat) January 13, 2023 Sarah Jessica Parker and John Corbett filming for ‘And Just Like That…’ season 2

The photos of Sarah Jessica Parker and John Corbett holding...

Brad Pitt and George Clooney are back together.

Nearly 15 years after last starring together in “Burn After Reading”, the Hollywood superstars are reuniting for the new Apple TV+ thriller “Wolves”.

Austin Abrams, Brad Pitt and George Clooney are seen on the set of “Wolves” in Harlem on January 24, 2023 in New York City. — Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images

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On Tuesday, the pair were photographed filming scenes for the movie in New York’s iconic Harlem neighbourhood.

Both were wearing leather jackets, gray pants and black shoes. Pitt was also see wearing a teal jumpsuit at another point during the filming.

Brad Pitt – Photo: James Devaney/Gc Images

“Wolves” stars Pitt and Clooney as “lone wolf fixers assigned to the same job,” according to The Hollywood Reporter, and is being written and directed by Jon Watts,...

Dakota Johnson is entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe with “Madame Web”, and photos have emerged as the upcoming Sony movie films on location in New York City.

Johnson stars as the titular Madame Web, a.k.a. Cassandra Webb, a clairvoyant whose psychic abilities allow her to see within the spider world itself, and who has been an ally to Spider-Man in the Marvel comics series. According to reports, the movie will tell the character’s origin story.

Other members of the movie’s cast include Emma Roberts, Adam Scott, Zosia Mamet and Mike Epps.

Read More: Dakota Johnson Races Towards Overturned Car While Filming ‘Madame Web’, New Set Photos Tease Adam Scott’s Mystery Role

In the pics, Johnson is accompanied by co-star Sydney Sweeney (“Euphoria”), Celeste O’Connor (“Ghostbusters: Afterlife”) and Isbela Merced (“Rosaline”).

Check out the pics of Johnson’s Madame Webb and her crew of crime-fighters in...

Joe Morgan, the Cincinnati Reds’ Hall of Fame second baseman who powered the team’s legendary Big Red Machine era of the 1970s before co-anchoring with Jon Miller ESPN’s must-watch Sunday Night Baseball for 21 seasons, died Sunday at his home in Danville, CA. He was 77.

A family spokesperson the cause of death was nonspecified polyneuropathy. He’d had a bone-marrow transplant in 2016.

Nicknamed Little Joe (he stood 5-foot-7), Morgan, along with Reds teammates Pete Rose, Johnny Bench and Tony Perez, was a key force in the team’s World Series championships in 1975 and 1976; he was named National League Most Valuable Player both of those seasons.

A 10-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner, Morgan also was a stolen-base specialist, swiping 40 or more bags in nine of his 22 seasons. He also was known for his habit of cocking his left elbow up and down as he awaited a pitch.

“Simply the best,...

Stars: Scott Adkins, Nick Chinlund, Caitlin Keats, Madison Lawlor, Tony Perez, Jake La Botz, Scott Evans, Randy Hall, Julien Cesario, Ray Diaz, Anthony L. Fernandez | Written by Chad Law, Shane Dax Taylor | Directed by Isaac Florentine

After unwittingly making off with a mysterious flash drive during the rescue of his young niece from a powerful drug cartel, Colton MacReady is thrust into a relentless fight to save his family as the cartel descends upon his sister’s home in search of it and their own brand of south-of-the-border justice. In tow is a corrupt local sheriff and his crew of deputies, ensuring that help won’t be coming any time soon. What ensues is a non-stop assault, a blow-by-blow survival marathon for Colton to protect his loved ones and save his own life while keeping the drive from falling back into the wrong hands.

Isaac Florentine and Scott Adkins, two...

Title: Close Range XLrator Media Director: Isaac Florentine Writer: Chad Law & Shane Dax Taylorz Cast: Scott Adkins, Nick Chinlund, Caitlin Keats, Madison Lawlor, Tony Perez, Jake La Botz, Julien Cesario, Scott Evans Running Time: 80 minutes Rated: Unrated (Violence and language) VOD And iTUNES Release Date: December 4, 2015 Theatrical Release Date: December 11, 2015 A young white teenage girl is being held captive by a Mexican drug cartel. Her stepfather was their go-between for merchandise and their last shipment felt a little “light,” so they kidnapped her and then kept her once the merchandise was returned. In comes her maternal uncle Colton MacReady (Scott Adkins, Zero Dark Thirty), a former soldier with a ton of [ Read More ]

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